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School  libraries 

Planning  and  equipping 
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Library  Bureau 


Cambridge,  Mass. 


Boston,  43  Federal  street 


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Factories 

Ilion,  N.  Y.  Chicago  New  York 

Executive  Offices:    Albany  and  Pacific  streets,  Cambridge,  Mass. 


Library  Salesrooms 


Albany,  Jl  State  street 

Atlanta,  124-126  Hurt  bldg. 

Baltimore,  14  Light  street 

Birmingham,  Aia.,  2023  Jefferson  Co.  Bank  bldg. 

Boston,  43  Federal  street 

Bridgeport,  311  City  Savings  Bank  bldg. 

Buffalo,  508  Marine  National  Bank  bldg. 

Chicago,  Michigan  avenue  and  Madison  street 

Cleveland,  243-245  Superior  arcade 

Columbus,  517  Columbus  Savings  &  Trust  bldg. 

Denver,  450-456  Gas  &  Electric  bldg. 

Des  Moines,  6ig  Hubbell  bldg. 


New  York,  Jl6  Broadway 

Salesrooms 

Detroit,  400  Majestic  bldg. 
Fall  River,  29  Bedford  street 
Hartford,  78  Pearl  street 
Houston,  708  Main  street 
Indianapolis,  212  Merchants  Bank  bldg. 
Kansas  City,  21;  Ozark  bldg. 
Milwaukee,  620  Caswell  block 
Minneapolis,  428  Second  avenue,  south 
Newark,  31  Clinton  street 
New  Orleans,  512  Camp  street 
New  York,  316  Broadway 
Philadelphia,  910  Chestnut  street 


Chicago,  .Michigan  avenue  and  Madison  street 


Pittsburgh,  637-639  Oliver  bldg. 
Providence,  79  Westminster  street 
Richmond,  1219  Mutual  bldg. 
St.  Louis,  223  Boatmen's  Bank  bldg. 
St.  Paul,  116  Endicott  arcade 
Scranton,  408  Connell  bldg. 
Springfield,  Whitney  bldg. 
Syracuse,  40;  Dillaye  bldg. 
Toledo,  620  Spitzer  bldg. 
Washipgtgn,  743  i;th  street,  N.  ^. 
Worcesten,  'J36^tjti;, Ritual  bl^.-',  , 


Distributors 


San  Francisco,  F.  W.  Wentworth  &  Co.,  539  Market  street  Los  Angeles,  McKee  &  flashes',  440'?a'cii5c  Electric  Bl^g. 

Dallas,  Parker  Bros.,  503-504  Insurance  bldg. 


London,  4,  Cheapside,  E.  C. 
Manchester,  59,  Cross  street 


Salesrooms  in  Great  Britain  and  France 

Cardiff,  5,  St.  John's  square 
Birmingham,  75,  New  street 


Glasgow,  154,  Howard  street  f 

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School  libraries 


Foreword 

WELL  equipped  and  active  school  library- 
should  be  established  in  every  normal  school 
and  city  high  school  throughout  the  country. 
To  be  effective  such  libraries  should  have  a 
large  and  attractive  room,  properly  located 
and  suitably  furnished  with  modern  Library 
equipment. 

Library  Bureau,  from  Its  experience  of 
many  years  in  planning  libraries  and  cooper- 
ating with  the  pioneers  in  school  work,  has 
published  in  the  following  pages  information 
which  should  be  helpful  to  architects,,  school 
boards,  principals  and  librarians  interested  in 
the  preparation  of  the  school  library. 

The  extent   to  which    this   school    library 
movement  has  developed   is  attested   in  part 
by  the  following  libraries  equipped  by  Library  Bureau  with  modern  technical  furniture. 


Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,    Girls'  High  School 
Buffalo,  N.  Y.,    Hutchinson  High  School 
Denver,  Colo.,    North  Denver  High  School 
Geneseo,  N.  Y.,    N.  Y.  State  Normal  School 
Holyoke,  Mass.,    Holyoke  High  School 
Huntington,  W.  Va.,    Huntington  High  School 
Monessen,  Pa.,    Monessen  High  School 
Montclair,  N.  J.,    Montclair  High  School 
New  York,    DeWitt  Clinton  High  School 
New  York,    Regis  High  School 
New  York,    Stuyvesant  High  School 


Parkersburg,  W.  Va.,    Parkersburg  High  School 
Pasadena,  Cal.,    Polytechnic  High  School 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.,    Schenley  High  School 
Portland,  Me.,    Portland  High  School 
Spokane,  Wash.,    Lewis  and  Clarke  High  School 
Taunton,  Mass.,   Taunton  High  School 
Torrington,  Ct.,    Torrington  High  School 
Troy,  N.  Y.,    Troy  High  School 
Utica,  N.  Y.,    Utica  High  School 
Washington,  D.  C,    Central  High  School 
Washington,  D.  C,    M  Street  High  School 


The  subject  matter  of  this  booklet,  for  the  convenience  of  the  reader.  Is  divided 
into  two  parts.  The  first  part  treats  of  the  library  in  general  and  consists  of  practical 
suggestions  as  to  location  of  the  library,  workroom,  library  class  room,  stack  room,  size, 
finish,  lighting,  etc.,  followed  by  instructions  for  students  In  the  use  of  the  library,  duties 
of  the  librarian,  and  a  bibliography.  The  second  part  outlines  simple  methods  for  the 
administration  of  the  library,  and  gives  full  Information  regarding  the  technical  equipment 
necessary  for  carrying  out  this  work. 

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Practical  suggestions 

Location  of  library 

IT  has  been  found  that  the  most  satisfactory  location  for  a  library  is  on  the  second  floor, 
in  a  central  position,  accessible  to  teachers  and  students,  and  near  the  study  room.  A 
southern  exposure  is  very  desirable.  Care  should  be  taken  not  to  locate  the  library  in 
the  front  of  the  building  if  the  facade  carries  ornamental  columns  which  may  throw  heavy 
shadows  into  the  room  during  part  of  the  day.  A  principal  requirement  in  a  library  is 
plenty  of  light  and  sunshine. 

The  entrance  to  the  library  should  be  direct  from  the  corridor  in  the  center  of  the 
long  inside  wall,  if  possible.  If  additional  doors  opening  into  the  corridor  are  necessary, 
they  should  be  used  only  as  emergency  exits. 

The  library  classroom  should  be  located  adjoining  the  library  room  at  one  end  —  the 
librarian's  work  and  file  room,  if  one  is  provided,  at  the  other  end. 

If  a  direct  system  of  radiation  is  used,  radiators  should  be  located  under  the  windows. 
The  walls  between  the  windows  and  doorways  should  be  kept  as  clear  as  possible  of  all  radi- 
ators and  pipes  of  every  description,  electric  switches,  ventilators,  thermostats,  etc.  If 
thermostats  and  electric  switches  must  be  located  on  the  wall,  they  should  be  placed  as 
near  as  possible  to  the  door  or  window  trim  so  as  not  to  break  up  the  wall  space  available 
for  shelving.  Every  inch  of  wall  space  below  a  point  7  feet  from  the  floor  is  available  book 
space,  and  should  be  conserved  with  as  few  exceptions  as  possible.  It  is  wise  to  omit 
from  the  walls  chair  rails,  wainscoting,  and  baseboards.  The  wall  can  then  be  plastered 
to  the  floor,  and  after  the  bookshelving  is  set  in  place,  the  space  between  the  ends  of  the 
bookshelving  and  door  trim  can  be  equipped  with  baseboards,  etc.  If  it  is  necessary  for 
vertical  pipes  to  pass  through  the  rooms,  they  should  be  located  in  the  corners  of  the 
room,  where  the  mitered  wall  bookshelving  allows  sufficient  space  for  them.  In  this  way 
the  available  book  space  is  not  encroached  upon. 

Workroom 

This  is  the  librarian's  work  and  file  room,  where  the  books  are  cataloged,  prepared  for 
the  shelves,  and  damaged  books  are  repaired.  This  room  should  be  about  20  feet  square, 
equipped  with  shelving  around  the  walls,  a  suitable  desk  or  table  for  pasting,  mending, 
etc.,  and  provided  with  a  wash  bowl  and  running  water.  This  room  is  also  used  for  the 
storing  of  unbound  periodicals. 

Library  class  or  lecture  room 

There  should  be  a  library  class  or  lecture  room  adjoining  the  library  and  belonging  to 
it.  This  room  should  have  at  one  end  a  stage  about  2  feet  high,  and  should  be  equipped 
with  tablet  arm  chairs  to  occupy  not  more  than  two-thirds  of  the  room.  Electric  connec- 
tions should  be  provided  for  a  low-power  reflectroscope,  and  on  the  rear  wall  a  screen 
provided  for  projections.  It  is  desirable  to  equip  the  walls  with  posting  surfaces  for  the 
display  of  pictures,  etc.    A  few  sections  of  unit  wood  bookshelving  with  glass  doors  should 

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be  provided  for  this  room,  and  a  bulletin  rack  for  large  lithographs,  oversize  mounted 
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seldom  used  library  books,  this  can  be  provided  for  in  any  convenient  location,  not  neces- 
sarily connected  with  the  library.  If  a  double  tier  of  stack  is  necessary,  steel  stack  should 
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The  size  of  a  model  school  library  room  is  determined  by  the  number  of  readers  to  be 
accommodated  at  tables.  This  should  not  be  less  than  six  per  cent  of  the  total  number 
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parallel  to  the  long  exterior  wall,  that  the  greatest  benefit  may  be  derived  from  light 
entering  the  room  from  the  windows.  In  smaller  schools  there  should  be  two  such  rows 
of  tables,  while  larger  schools  require  three.  Thus,  for  a  small  school  the  width  of  the 
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and  between  the  tables  and  the  adjoining  walls. 

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The  tables  in  this  room  should  be  arranged  in  three  rows,  which  determines  the  width  of 
the  room  as  35  feet.  Allowing  25  square  feet  per  reader,  2400  square  feet  will  be  required, 
which  divided  by  35  feet,  the  width  of  the  room,  gives  a  length  of  approximately  68  feet. 

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Experience  has  proved  that  white  ceilings  and  light  buff  color  walls  are  best  adapted 
for  a  library  room.  Avoid  dark  tones  in  the  woodwork  and  trim,  so  as  not  to  absorb  the 
light.  Furniture  of  quarter-sawed  white  oak,  finished  in  a  light  natural  color,  is  most 
satisfactory.  The  light  finish  is  standard,  and  has  better  wearing  qualities  than  the  dark 
finishes.  In  adopting  a  finish  which  is  standard  for  library  furniture,  additional  equip- 
ment can  be  supplied  without  the  delay  and  extra  expense  for  special  finish.  Mahogany 
and  dark  finishes  for  wood  trim  or  furniture  are  not  recommended. 

Lighting  —  artificial 

The  room  should  be  lighted  by  means  of  electric  ceiling  fixtures  of  an  Indirect  or  semi- 
indirect  type,  the  latter  being  generally  used  for  reasons  of  economy.  Avoid  the  use  of 
wall  lighting  fixtures.  In  planning  the  details  of  lighting  of  school  libraries  it  is  not  wise 
to  provide  table  lighting  fixtures.  These  are  unnecessary.  Their  use  seriously  hampers 
the  free  use  of  the  table  space  and  prevents  the  easy  rearrangement  of  tables  for  the 
various  uses  to  which  the  room  should  be  put. 

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Floor  covering 

Cork  carpet  and  battleship  linoleum  are  the  two  most  satisfactory  floor  coverings  for 
library  rooms.    Both  are  serviceable,  and  either  very  greatly  lessens  the  noise  in  the  room. 

Exhibition  equipment 

Every  phase  of  visual  instruction  in  the  school  can  be  advantageously  supplemented 
by  a  dust-proof  exhibition  case  in  the  library  room.  This  case  should  be  designed  to 
properly  display  and  protect  the  various  classes  of  objects  which  are  placed  on  exhibition 
from  time  to  time  —  loan  exhibits  of  works  of  art,  archaeology,  natural  history,  etc.  The 
use  of  this  case  in  the  library  room  will  stimulate  interest  in  the  school's  museum,  which 
may  be  housed  in  a  separate  room,  or  provided  for  in  cases  in  corridors  or  recitation  rooms 
devoted  to  the  various  subjects. 

Instruction  of  students  in  the  use  of  a  library 

By  Mary  E.  Hall 

A  MOST  important  work  of  the  high  school  library  is  the  training  of  pupils  for  the 
independent  and  intelligent  use  of  any  library,  whether  school,  college  or  public. 

It  is  recommended  that  lessons  be  given  in  definite  training  of  high  school  pupils  in 
the  use  of  reference  books,  encyclopaedias,  standard  dictionaries,  year  books,  indexes  to 
periodical  literature,  to  books,  and  to  sets  of  books,  etc.,  also  instruction  in  the  use  of  a 
card  catalog  and  some  knowledge  of  the  classification  commonly  used  in  libraries. 

Purpose.  To  enable  pupils  to  make  the  best  possible  use  of  the  school  library  to 
prepare  for  the  best  use  of  public  library  and  college  library. 

These  lessons  should  result  in  their  working  independently  and  intelligently  and  with 
the  least  waste  of  time  in  the  school  library.  It  should  be  the  aim  of  the  librarian  to 
encourage  the  use  of  the  public  library  and  the  building  up  of  carefully  selected  libraries 
in  their  own  homes. 

Lesson  1 
Talk  on  the  purpose  of  the  school  library  and  its  privileges 

Value  of  books  as  friends  and  books  as  tools. 

Reading  for  the  joy  of  reading.  Talks  by  the  librarian  on  delightful  books  in  the 
school  library  of  interest  to  the  entering  class.  Finely  illustrated  editions  of  standard 
novels.  Good  books  of  biography,  travel,  history,  etc.  Have  books  on  table  to  awaken 
interest  in  many  different  kinds  of  reading. 

Our  duty  as  citizens  to  care  properly  for  books  in  school  and  public  libraries  as  public 
property.  Caution  against  turning  down  leaves,  marking  pages,  carrying  uncovered  on  rainy 
days,  putting  pencils  in  books,  etc.  Rules  of  school  library  about  having  books  charged 
before  taking  them  from  the  room,  returning  them  promptly  on  the  date  when  due,  etc. 

Inspire  a  fine  loyalty  to  the  library  and  a  realization  of  how  the  breaking  of  these  rules 
hinders  the  library's  best  work  for  the  school  and  deprives  other  pupils  of  their  rights. 

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Lesson  II 

General  reference  books.    Encyclopaedias,  dictionaries,  atlas 

a.  Dictionaries.     The  four  important  large  dictionaries:  Webster,  Standard,   Century,  Murray. 

Relative  values.    How  to  use  each  to  the  best  advantage. 

b.  Encyclopaedias.    Four  important  ones:  New  International,  Americana,  Nelson,  Britannica.    Dif- 

ference between  a  dictionary  and  encyclopaedia.    Relative  value  of  the  different  encyclopaedias. 

c.  Atlases  and  Gazetteer.    How  and  when  to  use  them.    Best  reference  books  to  own  in  the  home. 

List  and  prices. 
Problems  to  test  the  pupil's  grasp  of  this  lesson.    Questions  to  be  answered  by  use  of  these  books. 

Lesson  III 
Indexes  to  books  and  periodicals.    Card  catalog 

a.  Difference  between  table  of  contents  and  index  of  a  book.     Tests  of  a  good  index.     Different 

kinds  of  indexes  —  first  line  and  title  in  poetry,  index  to  more  than  one  volume,  etc.    Use  of 
Ganger  index  to  poetry  and  recitations.    Index  to  periodicals.    Readers'  guide.    Poole's  index. 

b.  Card  catalog  and  how  to  use  it.    Explanation  of  classification. 

Lesson  IV 

Books  specially  helpful  in  reference  work  in  English 

a.  Books  of  quotations. 

b.  Concordances  to  Shakespeare,  Milton,  Browning,  etc. 

c.  Century  Encyclopaedia  of   Names,   Brewer's    Readers'  Handbook,  Dictionary  of   Phrase  and 

Fable,  Wheeler's  Familiar  Allusions,  etc. 

d.  Best  books  of  synonyms  and  how  to  use  them. 

e.  Warner  Library  of  the  World's  best  Literature,  Moulton's  Library  of  Literary  Criticism. 
/.    Best  Biographical  dictionaries. 

.g.  Variorum  Shakespeare.  LeSSOn  V 

Reference  books  helpful  in  history,  civics,  and  economics 

a.  World,  Tribune  and  Eagle  Almanacs.    New  York  Times  Index. 

b.  Statesman's  Year  Book  of  latest  editions.    Statistical  abstract  of  the  U.  S. 

c.  Larned's  History  for  Ready  Reference. 

d.  Harper's  Dictionary  of  Classical  Antiquities. 

e.  Use  of  classical  and  historical  atlases. 
/.    Bliss  Encyclopaedia  of  Social  Reform. 

g.   Important  biographical  dictionaries.       ^  ^tt 

Lesson  VI 

a.  Use  of  a  library  in  debate  work.     How  to  get  at  material  in  books,  periodicals,  newspapers, 

pamphlets,  clippings,  etc.    Use  of  all  bibliographical  aids. 

b.  Building  up  of  a  home  library.    Good  editions  to  buy.    A.  L.  A.  catalog  as  a  guide  to  best  books 

on  different  subjects.    U.  S.  Catalog  of  Books  in  Print;  a  help  in  finding  publishers  and  prices. 

c.  Value  of  owning  certain  books. 

Lesson  VII 

Assignment  to  each  pupil  of  a  subject  on  which  pupils  are  to  prepare  a  brief  bibliography,  showing 
their  mastery  of  the  use  of  card  catalog,  reference  books  and  other  library  aids. 


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Duties  of  a  librarian 


I.  Administration. 

a.  Planning  of  library  room, furniture, deco- 
ration, equipment,  and  library  supplies. 

b.  Preparation  of  a  normal  high  school 
library  budget.  Ability  to  apply  effi- 
ciency methods  to  the  use  of  funds. 

c.  Building  up  the  library.  Selection  of 
books,  pictures,  periodicals,  pamphlets, 
etc.  Meeting  the  needs  of  all  depart- 
ments in  these  purchases.  Rounding 
out  the  library  to  make  it  supplement 
all  class  room  and  laboratory  work. 

d.  Organization  of  library  material,  books, 
illustrative  matter,  such  as  lantern 
slides,  postcards,  mounted  pictures, 
pamphlets,  etc.,  clippings. 

•    Classification  of  all  this  material. 
Careful  and  thorough  cataloging. 
Compilation  of  special  lists  of  helps,  for 
each  teacher  and  his  special  work. 

e.  Reference  or  research  work  for  teachers 
and  pupils  calling  for  bibliographical 
knowledge. 

Organization  of  a  ready  reference  in- 
dex. Establishment  of  a  reserve 
shelf  system  similar  to  those  used 
in  colleges  and  a  method  of  reserv- 
ing books  for  pupils  at  stated  times. 

Establishment  of  a  practical  charging 

system  for  recording  books  loaned  to 

pupils  and  teachers. 

Attending  to  the  proper  binding  and 

rebinding  of  books. 


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h.  Keeping  of  necessary  statistics  to  show 
what  the  city  is  getting  for  its  expen- 
diture on  the  library.  The  best  work 
of  a  library  cannot,  of  course,  be 
measured  by  statistics. 
i.  Discipline.  Maintaining  order.  Ability 
to  establish  self-government  in  library. 
II.  Instruction. 

Training  students  in  the  use  of  reference 
books,  indexes,  card  catalogs  and  other 
library  aids.  Preparing  for  the  intelligent 
use  of  college  or  public  library  as  well  as 
the  school  library. 

III.  Cultural  and   Inspirational  Work  of 

THE  Librarian. 

Guiding  the  reading  of  students  by 

a.  Suggestion,  posting  tempting  lists,  pic- 
tures, etc.,  on  bulletin  boards. 

Brief  talks  about  books.    A  browsing 
corner  of  delightful  illustrated  editions. 

b.  By  means  of  social  activities. 
Reading  clubs. 

Parents'  reception  in  the  library. 

Noon-hour  readings  from    interesting 

books. 

Librarian  "at  home"  to  students  to 

talk  to  them  in  groups  or  as  individuals 

about  books  to  read. 

c.  Talks  by  the  librarian  in  general  as- 
sembly, class  rooms,  etc. 

IV.  Vocational  Guidance. 

V.    Co-OPERATION    WITH    PuBLIC    LiBRARY. 


Bibliography 


Bardwell,  Darwin  L.  Report  on  high  school 
libraries  in  16th  annual  report  of  the  City 
Supt.  of  Schools,  N.  Y.  City,  Dept.  of  Edu- 
cation, 500  Park  Avenue,  pages  38-50.  Con- 
tains reports  of  S.  R.  Parker,  Librarian  of 
Boys'  High  School,  and  Miss  Mary  E.  Hall, 
Librarian  of  Girls'  High  School  of  Brooklyn; 
Library  Furnishings;  Library  Expenses;  list 
of  magazines  for  high  school  library,  etc.,  etc. 

Breck,  Emma  J.  The  Efficient  High  School 
Library,  English  Journal,  January,  1916. 


Certain,  C.  C.  Status  of  the  Library  in 
Southern  high  schools.  Library  Journal, 
September,  1915. 

A  standard  High  School  Library  organiza- 
tion for  Accredited  Secondary  Schools 
of  different  sizes. 

A  symposium  on  a  standard  library  equip- 
ment for  high  schools  contributed  by 
leaders  in  the  movement  for  better  high 
school  libraries.  Educational  Adminis- 
tration and  Supervision.    June,  1917. 


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Cook,  Edith  L.  Elementary  Library  Instruc- 
tion in  the  High  School,  Public  Libraries, 
April,  1915. 

Fay,  Lucy  E.  Development  of  the  library  in 
the  high  schools  of  the  South,  Library  Jour- 
nal, xMarch,  1917. 

Fay,  L.  E.  &  Eaton,  A.  L  The  high  school 
library  in  the  use  of  books  and  libraries, 
Boston  Book  Co.,  1915. 

Hall,  Mary  E.  Development  of  the  Modern 
High  School  Library,  Library  Journal,  Sep- 
tember, 1915. 

Hargreaves,  R.  T.  Possibilities  of  the  high 
school  library.  National  Education  Associa- 
tion, Proceedings,  1915. 

Hosic,  James  Fleming,  Reorganization  of  Eng- 
lish in  Secondary  Schools,  Dept.  of  the  In- 
terior, Bureau  of  Education,  Bulletin  No.  2, 
1917.  See  report  of  committee  on  library 
equipment  106-122. 

JuDD,  Chas.  H.  The  school  and  the  library. 
In  national  Education  Association,  Proceed- 
ings, 1910. 


Keyes,  Rowena,  K.  How  we  use  our  School 
Library,  English  Journal,  February,  1914. 

McKnight,  Eliz.  B.  &  Dana,  John  Cotton. 
The  High  School  Branch  of  the  Public  Li- 
brary, in  Modern  American  Library  Econ- 
omy, as  illustrated  by  the  Newark,  N.  J. 
Free  Public  Library,  Elm  Tree  Press,  Wood- 
stock, Vt. 

NuNN,  Janet.  Planning  and  Equipping  a 
High  School  Library,  Public  Libraries,  No- 
vember, 1915. 

Public  Libraries.  School  library  number, 
February,  1918. 

Ward,  Gilbert  O.     The  High  School  Library, 
•      A.  L.  A.  Publishing  Board,  78  E.  Washington 
St.,  Chicago,  1915. 

Williams,  Sherman.  High  School  Library 
Problems,  New  York  Libraries,  February, 
1915,  State  Library,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

Wilson,  Martha.  The  School  Library  Room, 
School  Education,  January,  1916. 


Preparing  the  books  for  the  shelves 

FIRST  of  all  a  careful  record  should  be  made  of  all  books  received,  using  for  this  purpose 
what  is  called  an  accession  book.  This  is  a  blank  book  ruled,  lettered  and  numbered 
especially  for  library  invoices.  It  is  an  important  record  covering  such  details  as  author,  title, 
publisher,  year  and  cost  which  should  be  readily  available  for  the  information  of  the  librarian. 


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School  accession  book  for  use  in  school  libraries.    Standardized  by  the  N.  Y.  State 

Education  Dept.,  Cat.  no.  1060 

Each  book  and  each  volume  of  a  set  has  a  separate  accession  number  and  a  separate 
entry,  each  entry  occupying  one  line.    The  accession  book  is  a  live  history  of  every  book 

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in  the  library.  It  is  also  a  catalog  of  all  books  in  the  library,  and  a  useful  catalog  if  the 
library  is  small. 

A  simple  form  of  accession  book  for  school  use  is  shown  on  page  10.  This  book  is  called  a 
500-line  book,  which  means  that  it  has  space  for  500  separate  entries.  This  book  will  care 
for  the  records  of  most  school  libraries,  and  when  one  book  is  filled  another  may  be  started. 
Where  a  large  number  of  entries  in  one  book  is  desired  or  a  more  detailed  record  is  wanted, 
the  condensed  accession  book  may  be  used.  This  book  is  made  for  1,000,  2,000,  and 
5,000  entries. 

The  school  library  attains  its  full  usefulness  only  when  properly  classified  and  cata- 
loged, so  that  its  resources  on  any  subject  may  be  learned  at  a  glance  and  any  desired 
book  found  instantly.  Classifying  means  grouping  the  books  in  logical  order  according 
to  subject,  and  giving  to  each  book  a  mark  which  will  tell  in  which  group  or  class  it  belongs, 
distinguish  it  from  other  books  in  the  same  class,  and  show  its  exact  place  on  the  shelves. 

Most  small  school  libraries,  can  be  classified  by  the  librarian  with  sufficient  accuracy 
to  meet  every  practical  need,  providing  the  work  is  carefully  done  according  to  an  accepted 
system. 

The  Dewey  decimal  classification  is  one  of  the  simplest  and  most  practical. 

The  decimal  system  divides  the  field  of  knowledge  into  nine  main  classes,  which  are 
numbered  100  to  900.  Cyclopedias,  periodicals,  etc.,  so  general  in  character  as  to  belong 
to  no  one  of  these  classes,  form  a  tenth  class,  numbered  000. 


000  General  Works 

100  Philosofy 

200  Religion 

300  Sociology 

400  Philology 


000  General  Works 

010  Bibliografy 

020  Library  economy 

030  General  cyclopedias 

040  General  collections 

050  General  periodicals 

060  General  societies,  Museums 

070  Journalism,  Newspapers 

080  Special  libraries,  Polygrafy 

090  Book  rarities 

100  Philosofy 

110  Metaphysics 

120  Special  metaphysical  topics 


Classes 

500 

Natural  Science 

600 

Useful  Arts 

700 

Fine  Arts 

800 

Literature 

900 

History 

ded  into  ten 

divisions,  as  follows: 

Divisions 

130 

Mind  and  body 

140 

Philosofic  systems 

150 

Mental  faculties,  Psychology 

160 

Logic,  Dialectics 

170 

Ethics 

180 

Ancient  philosofers 

190 

Modern  philosofers 

200 

Religion 

210 

Natural  theology 

220 

Bible  _ 

230 

Doctrinal,  Dogmatics,  Theology 

240 

Devotional,  Practical 

250 

Homiletic,  Pastoral,  Parochial 

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260  Church,  Institutions,  Work 

270  ReHgious  history 

280  Christian  churches  and  sects 

290  Ethnic,  Nonchristian 

300  Sociology 

310  Statistics 

320  Political  science 

330  Political  economy 

340  Law 

350  Administration 

360  Associations  and  institutions 

370  Education 

380  Commerce,  Communication 

390  Customs,  Costumes,  Folklore 

400  Philology 

410  Comparative 

420  English 

430  German 

440  French 

450  Italian 

460  Spanish 

470  Latin 

480  Greek 

490  Minor  languages 

500  Natural  Science 

510  Mathematics 

520  Astronomy 

530  Physics 

540  Chemistry 

550  Geology 

560  Paleontology 

570  Biology 

580  Botany 

590  Zoology 

600    Useful  Arts 
610      Medicin 
620      Engineering 

These  divisions  show  the  logical  order  In  which  the  subjects  follow  one  another.  Before 
beginning  to  catalog  even  a  small  library,  each  of  these  hundred  divisions  must  be  divided 
Into  ten  sections.  This  makes  one  thousand  subdivisions,  and  Is  the  practical  basis  on 
which  cataloging  may  be  begun.  Don't  start  cataloging  on  the  hundred  divisions  before 
subdividing. 

Each  book  Is  numbered  according  to  the  group  In  which  it  falls,  and  all  books  are 
arranged  on  the  shelves  In  simple  numeric  order.  Since  each  book  has  a  definite  number, 
the  books  on  any  given  subject  must  stand  together.    Thus  331  means  Class  3  (Sociology), 

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630 

Agriculture 

640 

Domestic  economy 

650 

Communication,  Commerce 

660 

Chemic  technology 

670 

Manufactures 

680 

Mechanic  trades 

690 

Bllding 

700 

Fine  Arts 

710 

Landscape  gardening 

720 

Architecture 

730 

Sculpture 

740 

Drawing,  Decoration,  Design 

750 

Painting 

760 

Engraving 

770 

Photografy 

780 

Music 

790 

Amusements 

800 

Literature 

810 

American 

820 

English 

830 

German 

840 

French 

850 

Italian 

860 

Spanish 

870 

Latin 

880 

Greek 

890 

Minor  languages 

900 

History 

910 

Geografy  and  travels 

920 

Biografy 

930 

Ancient  history 

940 

Europe 

950 

ri 

Asia 

960 

CJ     J 
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Africa 

970 

North  America 

980 

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South  America 

990 

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Division  3  (Political  Economy),  Section  1  (Capital,  Labor  and  Wages)  and  every  book 
under  this  subject  is  numbered  331. 

One  great  advantage  of  this  plan  is  that  each  class  may  be  subdivided  to  any  degree 
without  reference  to  the  others. 

A  library  that  has  made  a  specialty  of  Psychology,  for  instance,  may  classify  its  books 
on  that  subject  with  the  greatest  minuteness  and  yet  carry  the  rest  of  its  classification 
no  further  than  the  one-thousand  subdivision. 

For  working  tables  of  decimal  system,  together  with  subject  index,  get  "Abridged 
Decimal  Classification  and  Relative  Index,"  by  Melvil  Dewey,  M.A.  (Library  Bureau, 
No.  1002.) 

Fiction  and  biography  exceptions 

Fiction  and  biography  are  not  classified  by  the  decimal  system.  Fiction  has  a  place 
on  the  shelves  by  itself  and  is  arranged  alphabetically  by  name  of  author.  Individual 
biography,  that  is,  biography  of  a  single  person,  is  arranged  on  the  shelves  alphabetically 
by  name  of  subject,  and  the  back  of  the  book  is  marked  with  the  letter  B.  Thus,  Hap- 
good's  "Life  of  Lincoln"  is  shelved  under  Lincoln,  not  under  Hapgood. 

Author  mark 

Having  designated  by  the  decimal  system  the  group  or  class  in  which  a  book  stands, 
it  remains  to  distinguish  one  book  from  another  in  the  same  class.  This  is  best  done  in 
a  small  library  by  adding  to  each  book's  class  number  the  initial  of  its  author's  surname 
and  arranging  the  books  in  the  same  class  alphabetically  by  name  of  author.^  Thus, 
Motley's  "Dutch  Republic"  would  be  '^': 

Putting  numbers  into  books 

Each  book,  except  fiction  and  individual  biography,  must  bear  its  complete  number 
and  author  mark  in  some  conspicuous  place.  This  call  number  is  marked  on  the  back  of 
the  book  with  marking  ink  —  or  on  a  label  pasted  on  the  back  of  the  book.  A  plain  label 
may  be  used  instead  of  the  bookplate,  or  the  number  and  author  mark  may  be  written 
directly  on  inside  of  cover,  or  on  the  title  page. 

Practical  suggestions 

Group  your  books  roughly  into  classes  before  you  begin  to  classify.  This  is  much 
easier  than  classifying  each  book  as  you  come  to  it  in  the  midst  of  books  of  other  classes. 

In  determining  the  classification  of  a  book,  examine  first  the  table  of  contents,  then 
the  preface.  If  these  fail  to  enlighten  you  as  to  the  exact  subject,  read  a  few  pages  here 
and  there. 

Get  the  real  subject.  Do  not  depend  on  the  title.  "History  of  Mathematics"  is 
classified  under  Mathematics,  not  under  History. 


1  For  a  more  scientific  method  get  "Cutter  2-figure  decimal  alphabetic  order  table."   (Library  Bureau  No.  1036.) 

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If  a  book  treats  of  two  or  more  subjects,  classify  it  under  the  most  prominent,  but 
make  a  catalog  card  for  each  subject.     Keep  your  classification  consistent. 

Remember  that  classification  is  not  an  exact  science,  but  a  continual  comxpromise. 
Few  books  belong  absolutely  in  any  one  class.  The  object  of  classification  is  to  get  the 
books  on  any  one  subject  side  by  side,  and  those  on  kindred  subjects  near  one  another. 

Cataloging 

A  CATALOG  is  as  necessary  to  the  usefulness  of  a  library  as  classification.  It  supplies 
all  the  information  about  the  books  that  any  reader  requires.  Has  the  library  a 
book  by  a  given  title.?  What  books  has  it  by  a  given  author.?  What  books  has  it  on  a 
given  subject.?    In  what  book  does  a  given  article,  essay,  or  drama  appear.? 

To  answer  these  questions  by  going  to  the  shelves  might  require  searching  through  all 
books  in  a  class  or  several  classes.  A  catalog  answers  them  immediately,  and  at  the  same 
time  indicates  the  exact  place  on  the  shelf  of  the  book  wanted. 

The  card  catalog 

A  card  catalog  is  a  record  on  cards  of  the  author,  title,  and  subject  of  each  book,  with  any 
further  data  required,  the  cards  being  arranged  alphabetically  in  trays  for  easy  reference. 

A  card  catalog  never  needs  a  complete  revision.  It  is  expansive  and  grows  as  the 
library  grows.  Cards  for  new  books  can  be  filed  in  their  exact  alphabetic  order  at  any 
time,  and  new  subdivisions  and  classifications  may  be  made  without  affecting  the  arrange- 
ment of  the  rest  of  the  catalog.  Cards  of  discarded  books  may  be  removed  from  the 
catalog,  thus  retaining  only  the  active  or  "live"  material. 

Author,  title,  and  subject  cards 

As  a  rule,  author,  title,  and  one  or  more 
subject  cards  should  be  written  for  each  work. 

On  all  catalog  cards  begin  author's  name 
to  right  of  first  vertical 
line,  title  or  subject  to 
right  of  second  verti- 
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Author  card 

On  the  first  line  write  author's  surname,  followed  by  the  given  name  or  names;  on  the 
next  line,  the  title;  below,  any  data  that  you  consider  worth  while,  as  size  of  volume, 
number  of  pages,  publisher,  date  and  place  of  publication,  etc.  In  the  upper  left  corner 
write  the  class  number  with  author  letter  below  it. 

Title  card 

Make  out  in  same  way  as  author  card,  but  enter  title  on  first  line,  author's  name  on 
second. 

In  writing  title  put  the  "catch"  word  first,  i.  e.,  the  first  word  after  the  words  "a," 
*'an,"  "the."    Enter  class  number  and  author  letter  in  upper  left  corner,  as  on  author  card. 

Subject  card 

Enter  subject  on  first  line,  author  on  second,  title  on  third.  Write  class  number  and 
author  letter  in  upper  left  corner. 

Many  books  require  several  subject  cards.  For  a  volume  of  essays,  plays,  stories,  or 
biographical  sketches,  it  is  desirable  to  write  a  subject  card  for  each  essay,  play,  etc.,  of 
importance. 

Frequently  the  book's  subject  and  its  title  are  identical,  as  "Botany"  by  Gray. 

Fiction  requires  no  subject  card. 

If  the  subject  is  written  in  red  ink  the  subject  cards  are  easily  distinguished  from 
author  and  title  cards. 

Arrangement 

Arrange  all  cards  —  author,  title,  and  subject  —  in  one  alphabetic  sequence  In  the 
catalog  trays  or  drawers.  About  every  twenty  cards  insert  a  guide  card,  i.  e.,  a  card  with 
a  projecting  tab,  and  on  the  projection  print  the  first  word  of  card  that  follows  (see  list  of 
standard  printed  guides  page  18). 

Catalog  cards 

THE  cost  of  catalog  cards  is  a  small  item  compared  with  the  labor  of  writing  them. 
The  best  quality  of  cards  obtainable  should  therefore  be  used.  Cheap  cards  soon 
wear  out.  This  means  not  only  new  cards,  but  the  whole  work  of  rewriting  them. 
Catalog  cards  should  also  be  exact  in  size,  as  the  slightest  variation  destroys  facility  in 
handling. 

Library  Bureau  33-sIze,  Library  Standard  cards  (7.5  x  12.5  cm.)  are  the  acknowledged 
standard  for  catalog  work.^  They  are  made  of  a  special  grade  of  stock,  which  cannot  be 
duplicated  outside  of  Library  Bureau,  and  will  last  a  lifetime.  Cut  with  special  patent 
machines  which  insure  absolute  accuracy  and  perfect  edge. 


^Adopted  by  the  American  Library  Association,  the  United  States  Government,  the  Institut  International  de  Bibli- 
ographic, Brussels,  and  Consilium  Bibliographicum,  Zurich. 

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L.  B.  Standard  stock  rulings,  grades,  and  weights 


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No.  2  Library  Ruling 

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Library  catalog  cards  with  standard  stock  rulings  are  carried  in  stock  in  two  grades: 
Library  Standard  and  Commercial  Standard;  and  in  three  weights:  Light,  medium,  and 
heavy. 

Library  Standard  grade 

Library  Standard  stock  is  an  all  rag  board  made  of  carefully  selected  new  rags. 
The  life  is  practically  unlimited.  For  over  20  years  these  cards  have  been  the  standard 
for  catalog  purposes  and  have  been  in  actual  use  for  that  length  of  time.  This  stock 
has  never  been  duplicated. 

For  complete  information  and  prices  send  for  catalog  ''''Library  supplies.''^ 

Commercial  Standard  grade 

The  Commercial  Standard  stock,  as  the  name  implies,  is  the  highest  grade  for  com- 
mercial purposes  and  excels  in  durability,  writing  surface  and  erasive  quality.  It  will 
stand  for  years  under  constant  use. 


Medium  weight  cards 


The  most  satisfactory  card  for  catalog  use.  This  is  the  weight  used  by  Library  of  Congress 
for  their  printed  library  catalog  cards.  Cards  of  this  weight  are  heavy  enough  to  withstand 
constant  usage  without  making  the  catalog  unnecessarily  bulky.  This  card  can  be  used  in  the 
typewriter  without  a  special  attachment.  It  is  especially  desirable  for  use  with  the  cards  issued 
by  the  Library  of  Congress,  as  the  greatest  facility  in  card  reference  requires  that  all  cards  in 

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the   catalog    be   of    the  same  weight    and    of   uniform  size.    Thickness  approximately  9}/^   one- 
thousandths  of  an  inch. 


33  size  (7.5x12.5  cm.) 


Ruling 

Plain  

Library  ruling  no.  2 


Library 
Standard 

grade 
Cat.  no. 

33020 
33022 


Commercial 
Standard 

grade 
Cat.  no. 

33120 
33122 


Library 

Commercial 

Standard 

Standard 

grade 

grade 

Cat.  no. 

Cat.  no. 

Typewriter  ruling  no.  5  . 
Typewriter  ruling  no.  5.1 


33025         33125 
33025.1      33125.1 


Light  weight  cards 


The  lightest  weight  practicable  for  catalog  purposes.  The  hard,  sharp  edge  of  this  stock  partly 
compensates  in  quick  handling  for  the  thickness  of  the  heavier  weights.  Thickness  approximately 
l}/2  one-thousandths  of  an  inch. 

33  size  (7.5x12.5  cm.) 


Ruling 

Plain 

Library  ruling  no.  2 


Library 
Standard 

gtade 
Cat.  no. 

Commercial 
Standard 

grade 
Cat.  no. 

33010 

33110 

33012 

33112 

Ruling 


Library 

Commercial 

Standard 

Standard 

grade 

grade 

Cat.  no. 

Cat.  no. 

Typewriter  ruling  no.  5  .    .     33015         33115 


Heavy  weight  cards 


One-half  heavier  than  the  light  weight.    Thickness  approximately  113^  one-thousandths  of  an 
inch.    This  and  the  medium  weight  are  recommended  as  best  for  library  catalogs. 


33  size  (7.5x12.5  cm.) 


Rulingl 

Plain  

Library  ruling  no.  2 


Library 
Standard 

grade 
Cat.  no. 

Commercial 
Standard 

grade 
Cat.  no. 

33030 

33130 

33032 

33132 

Ruling 


Library 

Commercial 

Standard 

Standard 

grade 

grade 

Cat.  no. 

Cat.  no. 

Typewriter  ruling  no.  5 


33035 


33135 


Catalog  and  index  slips 


Catalog  and  index  slips  are  furnished  in  standard  2)2)  size  in  two  weights  of  linen  ledger  paper, 
with  commercial  or  library  ruling.  These  slips  are  ordinarily  used  for  temporary  indexes  and  nota- 
tions in  general.  While  not  heavy  enough  for  regular  catalog  purposes,  they  are  useful  for  private 
lists.    Made  in  white  only  and  punched,  unless  otherwise  ordered. 


Ruling 


Light 
weight 
Cat.  no. 


Ruling 


Plain 1194  Plain 

Library  ruling  no.  2 1192  Library  ruling  no.  2    ...    . 

For  complete  information  and  prices  send  for  catalog  ^''Library  supplies. 


Light 
weight 
Cat.  no. 

1199 
1198 


1  All  heavy  weight  Library  and  Typewriter  ruled  cards  are  carried  in  stock  with  the  top  and  down  lines  ruled  in  blue. 
If  cards  with  red  top  and  down  lines  are  desired,  they  may  be  furnished  promptly  to  order. 

[17] 


SCHOOL       LIBRARIES 


Card  guides 


THE  best  results  from  any  card  catalog  can  be  obtained  only  when  the  cards  are  prop- 
erly guided.  The  first  essential  in  any  card  catalog  is  that  the  card  wanted  may  be 
found  quickly  with  the  least  effort.  In  order  to  accomplish  this,  guides  must  be  pro- 
vided for  the  catalog  with  a  due  allowance  for  growth.  Every  guide  judiciously  inserted 
in  a  card  catalog  increases  its  value  and  saves  unnecessary  handling.  The  rule  is  one 
guide  for  about  every  twenty  cards. 


Library  standard  guides 

The  durability  of  guides  must  also  be  considered. 
A  card  catalog  which  is  constantly  handled  must  have 
guides  sufficiently  strong  to  stand  the  wear  and  tear. 
L.  B.  Standard  guide  stock  was  designed  especially  for 
card  catalog  work.  This  guide  stock,  produced  after 
years  of  experimenting  by  Library  Bureau,  is  made  from 
a  special  formula.  Guides  are  cut  to  allow  a  projection 
one-fifth,  one-third,  and  one-half  the  width  of  the  cards. 


A-Z  guides 
25-division 
Cat.  no. 
43125 


Standard  printed  guides  for  school  library  catalogs 
Showing  the  "A"  headings  of  a  SOO-division.   Cat.  no.  431500S 


i8] 


Halves,  thirds,  and  fifths 
Plain  guides.    Cat.  no.  4310 

Standard  printed  guides  for 
school  library  catalogs 

To  meet  the  demand  for  suitable 
printed  guides  for  a  school  library 
catalog,  Library  Bureau  has  developed 
standardized  sets  of  printed  guides  of 
500  and  1000  headings  prepared  by  a 
high  school  librarian  of  national  rep- 
utation. These  are  printed  on  L.  B. 
Standard  buff  stock  half  cut  right  and 
left  position  with  tab  projections  cel- 
luloided. 

For  complete   information   and  prices 
send  for  catalog  ''''Library  supplies^ 


SCHOOL       LIBRARIES 


Catalog  cases 


LIBRARY  BUREAU  carries  in  stock  card  trays  and  cabinets  ranging  in  size  from  a 
J  single  tray  with  a  capacity  of  300  cards,  including  guides,  to  a  60-tray  case  with  a 
capacity  of  84,000  cards  including  guides.    These  cabinets  are  made  of  the  highest  grade 

lumber.    All  the  oak  is  white,  Indiana  grown,  quar- 
tered to  give  the  best  figure. 

Seasoning 

All  lumber  is  scientifically  seasoned  both  by  air 
and  thorough  kiln-drying,  reducing  to  a  minimum 
the  tendency  to  shrink  or  swell. 

Finish 


cat.n,.  Four-tray  cabinet 

2314  Outside  size,  8J^  in.  high,  13's  in.  wide,  13?^  in.  deep. 
Capacity  4400  light  weight,  3400  medium  weight,  or  2600 
heavy  weight  cards. 


All  cabinets  are  carefully  inspected  to  see  that 
they  are  absolutely  smooth  on  all  surfaces  and 
free  from  blemishes.  The  wood  is  then  carefully 
treated  with  a  combination  filler  and  stain  until 
the  pores  are  completely  filled.  The  excess  filler 
is  then  rubbed  off  and  the  surface  thoroughly 
cleaned.  The  finish  is  produced  by  successive 
coats  of  the  highest  grade  varnish  sanded  be- 
tween the  coats  with  polishing  paper.  The  final 
coat  is  hand-rubbed  to  the  standard  L.  B.  egg- 
shell gloss. 

Trays 

To  combine  strength  with  compactness,  the 
card  trays  are  dovetailed  front  and  back  by  the 
use  of  machines  of  our  own  exclusive  design. 
These  trays  are  carefully  made  to  facilitate  the 
handling  of  the  cards  and  are  the  result  of 
years  of  study  in  producing  a  perfect  tray. 


Followers  and  rods 

All  trays  are  equipped  with  adjustable  steel 
followers,  which  are  simple,  positive  and  easily 
adjusted.  The  L.  B.  follower  is  so  constructed 
that  while  supporting  the  cards  at  the  proper 
angle  it  takes  up  only  one-fourth  of  an  inch  of 
the  card  capacity  of  the  tray. 

The  standard  screw  front  round  rod  is  recommended  for  card  catalog  cases  and  all 
trays  are  so  fitted  unless  otherwise  specified. 

For  complete  information  and  prices  send  for  catalog  ^''Library  supplies.''^ 

[19] 


Cat.  no. 

23120  Outside  size  20  in.  high, 
273^  in.  wide,  \t'%  in. 
deep.  Capacity  28,000 
lightweight,  21,650  me- 
dium weight,  or  18,550 
heavyweight  cards. 

May  be  fitted  with 
lock,  controlling  all 
trays. 

23820    Leg  base,  26  in.  high. 
2381    Leg    base,   swivel    top, 
27M  in.  high. 

23620  Pedestal  base,  25K  in. 
high. 


SCHOOL       LIBRARIES 


The  shelf  Hst 

EVERY  book  in  the  library,  as  soon  as  it  has  been  classified,  and  has  received  its  proper 
author  number,  should  be  entered  in  a  list  in  the  order  first  of  its  class  number,  next 
of  its  author  number.  This  list  is  called  the  shelf  lisrt.  It  is  often  kept  on  sheets,  but  it  is 
best  kept  on  light  weight  cards;  a  card  for  each  difi"erent  book.  It  is  a  catalog  of  all  the 
books  in  the  library  arranged  in  the  order  in 
which  they  stand  on  the  shelves.  It  is  a  partial 
subject  index  of  the  library.  It  is  indispensable 
in  the  work  of  properly  placing,class  numbering, 
and  author  numbering  new  books.  It  is  a  list 
from  which  it  is  very  easy  to  check  over  the 
library  and  learn  what  books  are  missing  or  out 
of  place.  It  includes  usually  only  the  class  and  author  number,  author's  name,  brief  title, 
and  accession  number.  This  last  enables  one  to  refer  at  once  from  the  brief  entry  of  a 
certain  book  in  the  shelf  list  to  the  full  information  in  the  accession  book. 

There  are  advantages  in  adding  to  the  shelf  list  record  the  publisher  and  price.  As  soon  as  a  book  has  received  its 
class  and  author  numbers,  which  together  are  sometimes  called  the  "call  number,"  as  being  the  mark  to  be  used  by  the 
reader  in  calling  for  a  book,  these  numbers,  or  combinations  of  numbers  and  letters,  should  be  written  in  the  accession  book 
in  a  column  left  for  the  purpose,  on  the  line  given  up  to  the  description  of  the  book  in  hand.  This  enables  one  to  refer  at 
once  from  the  accession  entry  of  a  given  book  to  the  shelf  list  entry  of  the  same  book. 


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Card  showing  shelf  list  entry 


Shelf  list  guides 


THESE  guides  are  printed  in  two  sets  with  the  Dewey  Decimal  Classification  headings, 
one  set  from  the  first  summary  and  one  from  the  second  summary,  for  use  with  33 
size  cards.    Made  of  buff  stock  with  celluloided  tabs. 

The  small  library  just  starting  and  wishing  for  the  time  being  to  dispense  with  subject  cards  for  the  catalog  will  find 
use  for  the  shelf  list  (guided  with  Dewey  Decimal  Classification  guides)  as  a  partial  subject  catalog  or  class  list  record.  The 
alphabetic  index  to  classes  is  obtained  by  keeping  available  at  the  shelf  Hst  case  a  copy  of  the  abridged  D.  C.  No.  1002 
which  contains  a  relative  subject  index.  Subject  cards  can  be  put  in  the  catalog  later  and  no  work  previously  done 
wasted  or  duplicated. 

Cat.  no. 

1177 


Set  of  100  guides  printed  with  the 
Second  summary  divisions,  tabs  half 
cut,  assorted  positions. 

1177.1  Set  of  10  guides  printed  with  the 
10  classes  of  the  first  summary.  The 
second  summary  divisions  are  printed 
on  the  body  of  the  guide  (see  illustra- 
tion), tabs  half  cut,  center  positions. 

1177.2  Set  of  90  guides  printed  with  the  sec- 
ond summary  divisions,  omitting  the 
10  classes  of  the  first  summary.  This 
set  will  enable  librarians  who  have 
purchased  the  first  summary  set 
(1177.1)  to  complete  the  second 
summary  by  the  purchase  of  the 
additional  90  guides. 


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010  Biblioeraphy 

020  Library  Economy 

030  General  Cylopedias 

040  General  Collections 

050  General  Periodicals 

060  General  Societies 

070  Newspapers 

080  Special  Libraries.. Polyeraphy 

090  Book  Rarities 


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SCHOOL       LIBRARIES 


Charging  systems 

Charging  system  for  the  smaller  school  library 


TWO  WEEKS  BOOK 

TO  BE  RETURNED  ON  OR  BEFORE 

K  day  beyoad  (his  th«rc  shall  be  a 


Book  card  no.  1152  and 
Date  due  slip  no.  1172.1 


THIS  simple,  efficient  system  of  charging  books  is 
recommended  for  use  in  the  smaller  school  library 
where  a  minimum  number  of  forms  is  desired. 

The  supplies  required  for  the  working  of  this  system 
are:  1.  A  combined  date  slip  and  book  pocket,  one  for 
each  book  to  be  circulated,  (Cat. 
nos.  1172  or  1172.1.)  2.  A  book 
card,  one  for  each  book  to  be  cir- 
culated. (Cat.  no.  1152.)  3.  A 
charging  tray.  (Cat.  no.  1203.1.) 
4.  One  set  of  date  guides.  (Cat. 
no.  11851  in  tray.)  5.  One  band- 
dating  stamp.  (Cat.  no.  1307.) 
6.  One  ink  pad.  (Cat.  no.  1325.) 
When  the  book  is  presented 
for  charging,  the  book  card  is 
and   the  name   of  the    borrower 


Tray  no.  1203.1 
Guides  no.  11851 


removed    from  the   book  pocket 

written,  thereon;  and  the  date  that  the  book  is  due  or  lent  stamped 

on  the  book  card.     This  date  is  also  stamped  on  the  date  space  of 

the  book  pocket.     The  book   card   is  then  placed   in   the   charging  tray 

behind   the   date   guide,  indicating  the   date  on  which   the  book  is  due. 
When  the  book  is  returned  the  book  card 

is  taken  from  the  charging  tray  and  the  loan 

is   canceled    by   drawing   the   pen   or  pencil 

through  the  borrower's  name  and  the  date. 

The  book  card   is  then  placed   in  the  book 

pocket    and    the    book    is    again    ready    for 

the  shelf. 

The  book  pocket  recommended  combines 

a  date  due  slip,  which  informs  the  borrower 

when  the  book  is  due,  and  also  provides  a 

pocket  in    the    book  for    holding   the    book 

card. 


Band  dater 
no.  1307 


[21] 


Brooklyn  book  pocket  no.  1 1 73 


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SCHOOL       LIBRARIES 


Charging  system  for  large  school  library 

THE  charging  system  for  the  school  library  should  consist  of  the  fewest  possible  forms 
and  entries. 

Supplies  required  for  the  working  of  this  system  are:  1.  A  book  pocket  for  each  book  to 
be  circulated.  (Cat.  no.  1173.)  2.  A  white  book  card  for  each  book  to  be  circulated. 
(Cat.  no.  1152.)  3.  A  charging  tray.  (Cat.  no.  1200.)  4.  One  set  of  date  guides. 
(Cat.  no.  11856,  gray  pressboard.)  5.  One  band-dating  stamp.  (No.  1307.)  6.  One  ink  pad. 
(Cat.  no.  1325.)  7.  A  supply  of  cards  of  three  colors,  preferably  salmon,  fawn,  and  blue, 
printed  at  the  top  as  follows : 

Salmon  Card,  no.  1150.1 : 
"This  book  must  be  re- 
turned before  9  o'clock  the 
next  morning." 

Fawn  Card,  no.  1150.2: 
"This  book  must  be  returned 
at  the  close  of  one  study 
period  or  at  the  end  of  uncan- 
celed period  noted  below." 

Blue  Card,  no.  1150.3: 
"This  book  is  due  on  the 
date  stamped  below,  and 
must  be  returned  or  renewed 
on  or  before  that  date." 

When  the  book  is  presented  for  charging,  the  book  card  is  removed  from  the  book 
pocket.  The  book  card  bears  the  author's  name,  title  of  the  book,  and  call  number.  This 
card  (see  no.  1152)  has  one  vertical  line  near  the  left  side.  In  the  narrow  column  is  stamped 
the  date  due;  the  borrower's  name  is  written  in  the  wide  column  with  class  or  seat  designa- 
tion. The  entry  on  the  book  card  is  made  by  the  librarian  or  attendant  at  the  charging 
desk.  At  the  convenience  of  the  attendant,  the  book  card  is  filed  behind  a  date  guide 
designating  the  date  on  which  the  book  is  due.  The  desk  attendant  inserts  in  the  book 
pocket,  a  time  card  (see  illustration)  which  indicates  by  color  and  printing  that  the  book 
must  be  returned  either  before  9  o'clock  the  next  morning;  (2)  at  the  close  of  one  study 
period,  or  at  the  end  of  uncanceled  period  noted;  (3)  on  or  before  the  date  stamped 
below. 

When  the  book  is  returned,  the  time  card  is  immediately  withdrawn  from  the  book 
pocket,  and  at  the  convenience  of  the  librarian,  the  time  card  is  filed  with  the  group  of 
similar  color  for  future  use. 

The  book  card  is  withdrawn  from  the  charging  tray  and  the  loan  is  canceled  by  draw- 
ing a  line  through  the  borrower's  name.  The  book  card  is  then  placed  in  the  book  pocket 
and  the  book  is  again  ready  for  the  shelf. 

[22] 


STUDY  PERIOD  USE 

This  book 
period  or  at 

nust  be  retur 
;he  end  of  urn 

led  at  the  close  of  one  study 
.ancelled  period  noted  below. 

This  book  is  due  on  the  date  stamped  below,  and 
must  be  returned  or  renewed  on  or  before  that  date- 

This  book  must  be  returned  before  9  o'clock  the 
next  morning. 

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No.  1150.2 


No.  1150.1 


No.  1150.3 


SCHOOL      LIBRARIES 


Charging  desks 


EVERY  school  library  of  sufficient  size  to  employ  a  librarian  should  have  a  well  equipped 
flat  top  desk  not  over  32}/4,  Inches  high  for  the  transaction  of  the  daily  business.  This 
hight  of  32}/2  Inches  permits  the  librarian  to 
sit  at  the  desk  while  charging  and  discharg- 
ing books  and  transacting  other  business 
with  the  pupils.  Sufficient  shelf  space  should 
be  provided  for  the  temporary  housing  of 
returned  and  reserved  books. 

Low    charging    desk  ^^^  r     Low  charging  desk 

The    no.    7399,   U-shaped    desk,    illus-     "i""""  "o.  7399 

trated,  has  been  found  particularly  conven-  ^^H  in.  high,  84  m.  wde,  833^  in.  deep 

lent    for    the    busy    high    school   library,   as  all  systems   and    devices    are  within   arm's 
reach  of  an  attendant  sitting  at  the  front;  yet  It  Is  large  enough  for  a  second  assistant 

during  the  busy  hours  of  the  day; 

This  desk  gives  maximum  capacity  for 
returned  books  with  ample  drawer  space 
for  borrowers'  cards,  blank  forms,  etc. 
Fitted  with  removable  charging  trays  for  the 
charging  system.  Space  provided  for  sepa- 
rate cabinet  for  cards. 


Showing  paneling 

Wing-type  charging  desk 

The  L.  B.  wing-type  charging  desk 
gives  maximum  efficiency  with  economy 
of  space.  Fitted  with  sunken  charging 
trays  with  roll  curtain,  cash  drawer,  regis- 
tration trays,  bookshelving,  drawers,  and 
cupboards  for  miscellaneous  uses.  Catalog 
no.  7398.     This   desk  is  39  Inches   high.     H 


Low  charging  desk,  no.  7392' 
323^  in.  high,  72  in.  long,  28  in.  deep 


no.  7398 

39  in.  high,  108^  in.  wide.    Depth  of  center  section,  28  in. 

igh   base   swivel   chair  no.  7228  Is  used  with 
this  desk. 


Low  charging  desk 

In  smaller  libraries,  the  no.  7392  charg- 
ing desk  gives  a  convenient  arrangement  of 
devices  for  the  necessary  charging  systems; 
equipped  with  special  pull-out  shelves  for 
returned  books,  etc.  One  drawer  Is  divided 
into  card  compartments  for  registration. 


I 


SCHOOL       LIBRARIES 


Tables 

THE  Library  table  is  a  distinct  type  and  should  not  be  confused  with  the  ordinary 
commercial  or  office  table.     Library  Bureau  designed,  standardized,  and  built  the 

first  stock  library  table,  many  of  which  are  in  actual  use  today. 

The  L.  B.  table  has  no  drawer  space  and  is 
made  with  a  proper  overhang  of  the  top  and 
with  the  edges  of  the  top  softened  or  slightly 
rounded.  These  tables  are  made  in  graduated 
hights  to  meet  all  library  requirements.  L. 
B.  tables  are  made  of  white  oak,  quarter- 
sawed  to  secure  the  best  grain.  The  tops 
have  the  edges  banded  so  that  the  quartered 
oak  grain  shows  at  all  points.  The  square 
legs  are  of  the  taper  type  and  are  con- 
structed with  the  quartered  grain  on  all  ex- 
posed surfaces.     The  aprons  are  connected 

at  the  corners  by  steel  plates  into  which  the  legs  are  bolted  from 

the  back.    This  construction  insures  the  permanent  rigidity  of 

the    table   which    is    very   necessary   when    tables    are    moved 

frequently.    The  table   may  be  entirely  taken  apart  for  ship- 
ment or  storage.    Both  rectangular  and  round  tables  are  carried 

in  stock.     All  rectangular  tables  up  to  3  x  5  feet  are  made  with 

tops  13^  inches  thick.    All  other  sizes  including  48-inch  diameter 

round   tables   have   tops    Iji    inches    thick.     The   legs   of  the 

rectangular  table  3x5  feet  are  2if  inches  at  the  top  and  2^^  inches 

at  the  bottom.      Rectangular  tables  larger  than  3x5  feet  are  made  with 

legs  3}/i  inches  at  the  top, 


Library  table 
Cat.  no.  7100,  3X5  size 


-J 


Cat. 


Cat.  no.  7224 


Girls'  High  School,  Brooklyn 

Showing  tables  arranged  for  general  study  purposes.    Charging 
desk  in  foreground.    In  the  rear  unit  wood  book- 
shelving,  alcove  arrangement 

[24 


23^2  inches  at  the  bottom. 

A  line  of  pedestal  tables 
in  the  same  size  as  the  leg  type  is  also 
carried  regularly  in  stock. 

Chairs 

FOR  general  library  work  we  advise 
the  use  of  the  no.  7201  chair  herewith 
illustrated.  This  chair  combines  lightness 
with  extreme  rigidity  and  durability.  The 
seat  is  of  the  saddle  type  with  box  fram- 
ing further  reinforced  by  corner  blocks, 
glued  and  screwed  into  place. 


SCHOOL       LIBRARIES 


Girls'  High  School,  Brooklyn 

Sloping  top  exhibition  case  and  reference  attendant's  desk 

in  foreground 

Size  and  arrangement  of  tables 

The  unit  of  space  required  for  a  student 
in  a  school  library  is  approximately  30 
inches.  A  table,  3x5  feet  and  30  inches 
high  is  the  ideal  size.  It  conveniently 
accommodates  four'  readers,  two  on  each 
side  and,  when  necessary,  one  more  at  each 
end.  This  size  table  with  a  maximum  of 
six  students  is  convenient  for  work  and 
makes  supervision  easy. 

Tables  longer  than  5  feet  are  objection- 
able. Theypermitofiargergroups,  thereby 
encouraging  conversation  and  restlessness. 

The  3x5   size   permits  of   convenient 


The  back  legs,  which  are  continuous, 
forming  the  back,  are  steam  bent,  instead 
of  being  sawed  out  of  flat  lumber.  In 
this  way  the  common  objection  to  the 
sawed-out  leg,  that  of  splitting,  is  over- 
come. This  is  an  especially  strong  feature 
on  account  of  the  severe  use  which  library 
chairs  receive.  This  same  type  of  chair  is 
carried  in  the  swivel  pattern,  with  bases 
made  in  two  hights,  the  lower,  no.  7224, 
for  the  323^  in.  hight  desk,  the  higher,  no. 
7228,  for  the  39-inch  hight  charging  desk. 
The  material  used  in  the  construction  of 
these  chairs  is  selected  quartered  oak. 


Showing  library  floor  cleared  for  social  purposes 

•  Easily  accomplished  when  3X5  tables  are  used 

[25 


T-shaped  arrangement 

Students  are  examining  and  passing  pictures 

aisles  and  allows  free  use  of  the  room.  It 
is  particularly  convenient  for  rearrange- 
ment into  "U"  or  "T"  shape  forms  for 
the  grouping  of  a  class  using  illustrative 
material.  This  size  is  also  convenient 
when  clearing  the  library  floor  for  social 
purposes,  such  as  neighborhood  gather- 
ings, class  dances,  and  entertainments  in 
general.  The  use  of  larger  tables  prevents 
making  this  change  with  any  ease  or  rapid- 
ity. Large  rectangular  tables  and  round 
tables  can  be  supplied  to  meet  special  de- 
mands. Tables  of  special  design  may  be 
furnished  to  conform  to  architects' 
specifications. 


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Bookshelving 

BOOKSHELVING  should  be  placed  around  all  the  walls  of  the  library  wherever  possi- 
ble, utilizing  all  available  space  and  leaving  the  floor  space  clear  for  reading  tables 
and  other  movable  furniture.     When  free  standing  or  double-faced  ranges  of  shelving  are 

used,  these  should  be  placed  at  one  end  of  the  room 
in  alcoves  opening  toward  the  centre,  thereby  making 
it  easy  for  the  librarian  to  have  complete  oversight 
of  the  whole  room. 

Wood  shelving  is  advised  in  preference  to  steel 
because  It  adds  to  the  attractiveness  of  the  room, 
and  can  be  finished  to  match  finish  of  the  building 
and  furniture.  The  L.  B.  type  usually  supplied  is 
no.  7031,  6  feet,  10  inches  high,  8  Inches  deep,  having 
seven  shelves  for  books,  permitting  10  inches  in  hight 
between  shelves.  The  bottom  shelf  in  all  ranges  is 
fixed.  All  other  shelves  are  adjustable  in  hight  on 
Inch  centres.  The  length  of  each  section  is  3  feet, 
being  the  correct  spacing  to  give  proper  support  to 
the  books.  By  maintaining  the  standard  of  3  feet  for 
length,  all  the  shelves  In  the 
library  are  interchangeable. 
Some  few  sections  of  shelv- 
ing, 10  inches  deep,  should  be 
provided  for  oversize  books. 
This  need  not  be  more  than 
10  per  cent  of  the  total  capacity  of  the  library.  Double  shelving- 
Is  free  standing  and  is  used  out  In  the  room.  It  can  be  used  In  single 
ranges  or  for  forming  alcoves  where  desired.  Oak,  because  of  its  wear- 
ing qualities,  Is  the  best  material  to  use  In  the  construction  of  book- 
shelving.  Quarter-sawed  white  oak  used  in  the  construction  of  L.  B. 
unltwood  shelving  is  selected  for  beauty  of  grain  and  takes  a  superior 
finish.  Shelves  are  made  with  grooved  fronts  to  take  the  labels  used 
to  indicate  the  class  of  books  on  the  shelf. 

Both  the  wall  and  double  shelving  are  of  the  unit  type,  which 
permits  expansion  and  rearrangement  to  suit  the  librarian's  needs. 
Where  necessary,  bulletin  boards  can  be  provided  as  a  part  of  the 
shelving. 

For  multi-story  construction,  steel  shelving,  carrying  a  mez- 
zanine floor  of  steel  and  glass,  is  recommended.  See  Illustration, 
page  28. 

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Range  of  6  ft.  10  in.  high  wall  shelving, 

composed  of  two  3  ft.  units  or  sections 

Furnished  with  shelves  8,  10,  or  12  in.  deep 


Cat.  no.  7010 

Single  6  ft.  10  in.  high 

section  12  in.  deep  with 

back  and  glass  doors 


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Glass-door  bookcases 

ONE  or  two  sections  of  the  bookshelving  should 
be  fitted  with  glass  doors  to  lock,  for  the 
display  and  protection  of  rare  and  finely  illus- 
trated editions  and  books  in  costly  bindings.  All 
other  shelving  in  the  room  should  be  of  the  open 
type. 

The  section  illustrated  at  bottom  of  preceding 
page  (Cat.  no.  7010)  is  of  the  standard  12-inch 
depth,  fitted  with  back  and  doors,  the  doors  be- 
ing fitted  with  up  and  down  bolt  and  lock.  Shelves 
are  10  inches  deep  in  the  clear.  These  sections 
may  be  used  singly  or  in  ranges  the  same  as  the 
unit  wood  shelving.  The  no.  7001  bookcase,  illus- 
trated on  page  31,  is  also  adaptable  to  this  pur- 
pose, and  may  be  used  where  a  lower  case  is 
wanted. 


Range  of  6  ft.  10  in.  high  double  shelving 

composed  of  two  3  ft.  units  or  sections 

Furnished  with  shelves  8,  10,  or  12  in.  deep 


Magazine  display  and  storage 

WHERE  the  unit  type  of  bookshelving  is  used,  it  is  possible 
to  combine  magazine  display  and  storage  with  the  shelving. 
For  the  storage  of  back  magazines,  a  cupboard  divided  into 
compartments  of  two  sizes  is  supplied.  This  cupboard  is  of  the 
proper  size  to  fit  into  shelving  of  the  12-inch  depth.  For  the 
display  of  current  numbers  of  the  magazines,  sloping  shelves  of 
varying  depths  or  an  upright  rack,  with  5  compartments,  follow- 
ing the  general  lines  of  Library  Bureau  stock  magazine  and 
periodical  racks,  may  be  fitted  into  this  shelving. 

For  full  information  see  catalog  ''''Unit  wood  bookshelving.''^ 


A  single  section  of  6  ft. 
10  in.  wall  shelving  12 
in.  depth  fitted  with 
magazine  storage  cup- 
board and  upright  rack 
for  current  numbers 


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Steel  bookstack 


Steel  multi-story  bracket  bookstack,  Schenley  High  School,  Pittsburgh 

Technical  furniture 

THE  smooth  working  of  the  library  depends  in  part  upon 
the  technical  furniture  installed.  The  pieces  of  furni- 
ture herein  described  and  illustrated  are  scientifically  planned 
to  meet  certain  fixed  requirements  of  all  libraries  and  are 
constructed  on  right  principles. 

Periodical  racks 

Provision  should  be  made  for  proper  care  of  periodicals. 
Current  numbers  should  be  arranged  in  binders,  placed  in 
compartments  in  the  top  of  the  case,  and  past  numbers 
filed  in  drawers  below,  until  bound. 

This  rack,  catalog  no.  7056,  combines  display  space  with 
storage  drawers.  The  top  is  arranged  with  four  compart- 
ments for  cui'rent  magazines.  Below  are  sixteen  small  and 
eight  large  drawers  for  the  storage  of  back  numbers.  This 
same  type  of  case  is  carried  in  wider  size,  having  twenty- 
four  small  and  twelve  large  drawers.     (Cat.  no.  7055.) 

[28I 


IN  large  schools 
where  a  storage 
book  or  stack  room 
is  necessary  for  text 
books  and  seldomused 
library  books,  this  can 
be  provided  for  in  any 
convenient  location, 
not  necessarily 
connected  with  the 
library,  and  if  double 
tier  of  stack  is  neces- 
sary, steel  stack 
should  be  used. 

Send    for     catalog 
''''  Steel  bookstack^ 


Cat.  no.  7056  .. 
Periodical  rack  and  file 


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Periodical  rack  Cat.  no.  7054.4 


The  storage  trays  in  these  cases  are  of  the  proper  size  to 
take  the  current  magazines  published  to-day.  All  trays  are 
so  constructed  that  the  back  of  the  tray  forms  a  stop  which 
prevents  the  tray  from  accidentally  being  pulled  from  the 
case  and  dropped. 

Periodical  rack,  no.  7054.4,  is  used  for  the  display  of 
current  numbers  and  is  a  very  convenient  type  where 
storage  of  back  numbers  is  not  desired.  This  rack  has 
eight  compartments  of  graduated  depth  to  take  care 
of  the  magazines  of  various  sizes. 

Atlas  and  dic- 
tionary case 

An  atlas  and  diction- 
ary case,  no.  7095,  should 
be  provided  for  the  care 
of    atlases,    folios,    and 
large  books  which  must 
lie  flat.    These   are   ar- 
ranged on  sliding  shelves  to  permit  of  consultation  on  the 
shelf  without  removal  if  desired.    The  top  is  made  sloping 
to  accommodate  the  dictionary. 

The  three  shelves  above  the  bottom  shelf  may  be  removed, 
giving  space  high  enough  to  accommodate  a  row  of  dictionaries.     This  leaves  two  shelves  for 

atlases    which    is    generally   ample    for    school    purposes. 

Bulletin  boards 

It  is  essential  to  have  plenty  of  bulletin  board 
space,  arranged  in  advantageous  locations  for  dis- 
plays of  various  kinds,  pictures,  etc.,  to  add  to  the 
attractiveness  of  the  library  room.  One  large  board 
should  be  provided  on  which  newspaper  clippings 
may  be  mounted. 

Combined  display  and  bulletin  case 

This  case  is  used  for  books  of  current  interest, 
books  on  assigned  subjects,  of  interest  to  a  class  at  a 
given  time,  or  books  in  attractive  editions.  The 
bulletin  board  space  above  being  used  for  tempting 
annotated  list  of  books,  bulletins,  and  notices.  Design 
no.  7076  has  a  larger  capacity  with  three  sloping 
shelves,  but  without  bulletin  board.  Design  no.  7075 
has  four  sloping  shelves.     Send  for  illustration. 

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Atlas  case  Cat.  no.  7095 


Pedestal  style  with  two  shelves 
for  display  of  books,  and  corticln- 
fiUed  bulletin  space,  443^X12% 
inches 


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Lantern  slides,  post  cards,  and 
photographs 

y%  LL  lantern  slides,  post  cards,  and  illustrative  ma- 
X\.  terial  should  be  kept  on  file  in  the  school  library. 
Here  they  are  properly  cataloged  and  filed  so  as  to  be 
available  for  all  departments.  This  is  in  line  with  effi- 
ciency and  economy,  as  it  saves  unnecessary  duplication 
of  the  same  slide  for  each  department  when  the  slides 
are  kept  by  department  heads.  Slides  of  general  in- 
terest are  in  this  way  available  for  all  departments. 
Each  tray  in  the  unit  illustrated  will  hold  about  100 
slides.  All  trays  are  equipped  with  partitions,  dividing 
the  space  into  2-inch  compartments.  This  division  pre- 
vents accidental  breakage.  Trays  are  equipped  with 
stop  catches  to  prevent  their  falling  out  when  being 
used.  The  slides  are  filed  vertically  in  the  trays, 
making  it  easy  to  read  the  titles  on  the  top  edge  of 
the  slides. 


Horizontal  unit  filing  cabinets  showing  2-drawer 
legal  size  unit  for  photographs,  24-tray  unit  for 
lantern  slides,  and  5-tray  card  unit  for  post 
cards ;  with  cornice  and  high  leg  base. 

Clippings  and  pamphlets 

THE  proper  filing  and  indexing  of  clippings,  pamphlets, 
and  other  reference  material  is  most  important.  To  be 
of  the  greatest  use,  this  material  must  be  instantly  available 
and  in  a  form  that  can  be  referred  to  conveniently  and  without 
damage  to  the  material  filed. 

The  use  of  the  vertital  file  for  the  housing  of  such  material 
has  solved  the  problem  In  many  school  libraries.  By  the  use 
of  the  correspondence  size  file,  sheets  as  large  as  93^x1  IJ^  inches 
may  be  filed.  The  clippings  are  pasted  on  manlla  sheets,  these 
sheets  being  placed  in  a  folder  with  a  projecting  tab  on  which 
the  subject  Is  written.  All  clippings  and  materal  referring  to 
this  subject  will  be  contained  in  this  folder.  The  folders  are 
filed  alphabetically  by  subject.  Any  material  or  papers  larger 
than  9}/2xllJ4   Inches  can  be  folded. 

Magazine  articles  bearing  on  any  subject  can  be  indexed 
under  that  subject,  reference  being  made  to  the  magazine, 
month,  and  page.  This  method  avoids  clipping  magazine  articles 
and  at  the  same  time  gives  immediate  and  accurate  reference 
to  them.  This  reference  may  be  type-written  and  pasted  on 
the  manlla  sheets  or  can  be  written  directly  on  the  sheets. 

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Standard  vertical  4-drawer  unit, 
Catalog  no.  8010,  for  clippings  and 
pamphlets.  Dimensions  51^ 
inches  high  by  27  inches  deep, 
front  to  back  ;  inside  depth  of  each 
drawer  24  inches,  giving  8  feet  of 
filing  space. 

Send  for  catalog  "  Unit  filing 
cabinets  in  wood." 


SCHOOL      LIBRARIES 


L.  B.  Unit  bookcases 

THE  L.  B.  Unit  bookcase  is  a  complete  case  with  four 
adjustable  shelves,  and  is  built  on  exquisite  lines.  By 
the  simplest  operation  any  number  of  additional  units  may 
be  added,  the  result  being  a  solid  and  complete  case. 

These  bookcases  are  made  of  white  oak,  Indiana  grown, 
quartered  to  give  the  best  figure.  Backs  and  inside  ends 
of  hardwood.  Shelves  are  of  hardwood  faced  with  oak. 
Knobs  and  key  plates  are  of  solid  brass  with  the  beautiful 
dull  finish  so  highly  prized  in  the  best  examples  of  Colonial 
brass.  The  ends  are  paneled,  giving  the  effect  of  being  carved 
from  solid  wood  —  a  refined  effect  found  only  in  cabinet 
work  of  the  highest  grade. 

This  case  is  56  inches  high  by  333^  inches  wide  with  a  clear  inside  depth  of 
9%  inches;  outside  depth,  12  inches. 

Furnished  without  doors  and  with  plain  and  leaded  glass  doors. 

The  L.  B.  Unit  bookcase  is  by  far 
the  most  compact  expansion  case 
made. 

Book  trucks 


L.  U. 


Liiii  Dookcase  with  plain  glass 
doors,  Cat.  no.  7001 


BOOK  trucks  are  used 
for  the  transfer  of  books 
from  the  charging  desk  to  the  bookshelves  and  form  a 
valuable  auxiliary  to  the  charging  desk.  The  style  illus- 
trated (no.  7604)  is  especially  adapted  to  school  libraries, 
being  compact  in  size  and  easily  handled.  The  dimensions 
are  30  inches  long,  35  inches  high,  14  inches  deep. 

This   truck  is   fitted  with  four  4-inch  swivel  wheels,  with  indestructible 

fabric  tires.      Three  other  styles  of  trucks  nos.  7600,  7601,  7602,  body  size  of 

each  393^  inches  long,  143^8  inches  wide,  are  carried  in  stock.    Truck  no.  7600 

is  fitted  with  two  8-inch  fixed  wheels  and  two  5-inch  swivel  wheels  with  inde- 
structible fabric 
tires.  Hight  443^  inches.  Truck  no.  7601  is  fitted  with  two 
5-inch  fixed  wheels  and  two  5-inch  swivel  wheels  with  inde- 
structible fabric  tires.  Hight  423^2  inches.  Truck  no.  7602  is 
fitted  with  two  5-inch  fixed  wheels  and  two  5-inch  swivel 
wheels  with  rubber  tires.     Hight  43  Inches. 


Attendant's  desk 

IN  large  libraries  where  the  services  of  an 
attendant  are  required  and  in  very  small 
libraries  where  a  standard  type  of  charging 
desk  is  not  used,  a  desirable  form  of  atten- 
dant's desk  is  no.  7304. 

This  desk  is  303^2  inches  high,  the  top  being  42x30 
inches.  This  desk  is  equipped  with  a  centre  drawer  with  pen 
tray  and  two  smaller  drawers  with  divided  compartments. 
Above  the  small  drawers  there  is  a  sliding  reference  shelf, 
10^  inches  wide.  The  chair  generally  used  with  this  desk  is 
the  no.  7224  swivel  type  described  on  page  25. 

31] 


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Exhibition  equipment 

T IBRARY  Bureau  manufactures  dust-proof  museum  cases   of  plate  glass  and  bronze 
-*-^  frames  for  art  and  science  exhibits  and  for  trophies.    The  cases  having  very  narrow 


ng  very 
frames  permit  of  a 
maximum  area  of  glass 
for  a  better  inspection 
of  the  objects.  The 
cases  are  equipped 
with  hinged  doors  and 
locks,  and  are  made  of 
table  design  of  the  wall 
type  and  also  of  the 
center  or  double-faced 
type.  These  cases  are 
used  extensively  in  the 
largest  museums 
throughout  the  coun- 
try. 


For  full  information 

Complete  installation  of  Library  Bureau  standard  wall  and  center  type      send  for  catalog     L.  B. 
cases  in  the  museum  of  the  Hutchinson  High  School,  Buffalo,  N.  Y.         Museum  cases.^' 


Schenley  High  School 
library,  Pittsburgh,  Pa., 
showing  tables,  chairs, 
charging  desk,  catalog 
case,  filing  cabinets  for 
clippings,  pamphlets, 
lantern  slides,  photo- 
graphs, post  cards,  etc. 
Made  and  installed  by 
Library  Bureau. 


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FOURTEEN  DAY  USE 

RETURN  TO  DESK  FROM  WHICH  BORROWED 

LIBRAEY  SCHOOL  LUMSOy-^^; 

This  book  is  due  on  the  last  date  stamped  below,  or 

on  the  date  to  which  renewed. 

Renewed  books  are  subject  to  immediate  recall. 


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